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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959348 | Agitating canister for viscous fluids dispensed from multiple fluid dispensers An improved canister assembly for a multi-fluid dispenser is shown and described. The canister assembly comprises an annular outer shell with an outer cylindrical wall connected to a bottom which, in turn, is connected to an inner cylindrical wall that serves as a s... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7918435 | Combination gravimetric and volumetric dispenser for multiple fluids A combination gravimetric and volumetric fluid dispenser which includes a scale linked to a controller. The controller is linked to a plurality of two stage valves which control the dispensing of large quantities of base materials. The controller is also linked to a... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7690405 | Multiple fluid dispenser An improved multi fluid dispenser for simultaneous dispensing of a plurality of fluids shown and described. The dispenser includes a controller that is linked to a coordinator board. The controller has a memory with a plurality of recipes stored in the memory. A coo... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7434708 | Valve assembly A valve assembly for a fluid dispenser includes a housing having at least a first opening and a second opening, and a valve member fitted in the housing, the valve member being rotatable about an axis and comprising a first channel, extending along said axis and com... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7360564 | Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids and container for use in the same An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids, comprising a plurality of pumps, having a connector for releasably connecting, to the respective pump, a container, which holds a fluid and comprises a connector-counterpart, and at least one actuator for releasing ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7311223 | Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of powders and method of compounding substances An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of powders, such as colorants for paint, caulking or grout or components of cosmetics, comprising a plurality of containers for holding the powders, a plurality of metering powder pumps, connected to a container or having a co... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300198 | Intelligent reversible/replaceable bottom plates for fluid mixers A fluid mixer is disclosed which alters or changes the operation of the automatic clamping mechanism for different sizes, shapes and styles of containers. Removable and replaceable bottom plates are used on the lower base. These bottom plates have indicia on the res... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7261131 | Articulated nozzle closure for fluid dispensers A closure system for a fluid outlet is disclosed which includes a motor threadably connected to a hub which, in turn, is connected to a closure element or cup that provides a sealing cover beneath one or more nozzles. The action of the motor initially lowers the clo... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7228879 | Apparatus for dispensing paint and stain samples and methods of dispensing paint and stain samples An improved fluid dispenser specially adapted to provide sample-size amounts of a fluid mixture is shown and described. An automated closure and seal system is provided for the manifold that moves, on command from a controller, from a closed or sealed position there... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7147012 | Combination gravimetric and volumetric dispenser for multiple fluids A combination gravimetric and volumetric fluid dispenser is disclosed which includes a scale linked to a controller. The controller is linked to a plurality of two stage valves which control the dispensing of large quantities of base materials. The controller is als... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134573 | Apparatus for dispensing a plurality of powders and method of compounding substances An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of powders or flowable materials, such as colorants for paint, caulking or grout or components of cosmetics, comprising a plurality of containers for holding the powders or flowable materials, a plurality of metering pumps, co... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7097348 | Methods and apparatuses for mixing cosmetic preparations at a point of sale A method of mixing customized cosmetic products at a point of sale is disclosed. The method includes a suspension free of colorant to a container, adding one or more suspensions containing one or more colorants on top of the non-colorant containing suspension and ad... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7059763 | Gyroscopic mixer A gyroscopic mixer is disclosed which features a direct drive connection to a motor and a clamping mechanism which enables the mixer to accommodate containers of various sizes and configurations. The motor is connected to a drive shaft which is connected to a first ... | 06/13/2006 |
| D522854 | Box for containing and dispensing fluid contained in a pouch therein | 06/13/2006 |
| 6991004 | Combination gravimetric and volumetric dispenser for multiple fluids A combination gravimetric and volumetric fluid dispenser is disclosed which includes a scale linked to a controller. The controller is linked to a plurality of two stage valves which control the dispensing of large quantities of base materials. The controller is als... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6945431 | Sanitizable piston pumps and dispensing systems incorporating the same A sanitizable piston pump for dispensing ingredients of cosmetic preparations and other sanitary mixtures is shown and described. The pump includes a valve block including an inlet port threadably connected to a nipple which is detachably connected to an outlet port... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935386 | Automated cosmetics dispenser for point of sale cosmetics products An improved cosmetics dispensing system that includes a controller, a plurality of mutating pumps, a plurality of reservoirs of cosmetics ingredients, a plurality of nozzles, a manifold for concentrically supporting the nozzles, a turntable rotatably connected benea... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926171 | Paint colorant dispenser A paint colorant dispenser for dispensing colorants into both large and small containers includes a cabinet for accommodating a plurality of color and canisters in fluid communication with a common dispense outlet. A container shelf unit is disposed in front of the ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6811058 | Valve assembly A valve assembly for a fluid dispenser includes a housing having at least a first opening and a second opening, and a valve member fitted in the housing, the valve member being rotatable about an axis and including a first channel, extending along said axis and comm... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6767126 | Fluid mixer for accommodating containers of varying sizes A mixer for fluid material in containers of varying sizes rotates the material continuously in one direction about a first axis and simultaneously about a second axis which is non-perpendicular to the first axis, the first axis rotating about the second axis. The mi... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6749402 | Nutating pump, control system and method of control thereof A fluid dispense system having a computer control system that operatively controls a stepper motor driving a pump. The stepper motor actuates the pump piston through partial revolutions. The computer control system determines the number of stepper motor steps requir... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6612821 | Pump, in particular gear pump including ceramic gears and seal A gear pump having a housing with an inlet and an outlet. First and second gears are provided with meshing gear teeth. The gears are ceramic rotor gears which are journaled within the housing. A drive shaft drives the first gear in order to move it relati... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612732 | Paint mixer An improved paint mixer is disclosed which includes a base and an upper cabinet pivotally connected to the base. The upper cabinet can be pivoted from a first rearward position which provides access to a front section of the base and a second forward posi... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6540486 | Fluid dispensers A fluid dispense system having a computer control system that operatively controls a stepper motor driving a nutating pump. The stepper motor actuates the nutating pump piston through partial revolutions. The computer control system determines the number ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6499619 | Container lid securing device and method for securing a lid to a container A device and method are provided for securely holding a lid on a container. The device includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface. An expanding means projects upward from the upper surface of the base. The expanding means contacts both th... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6398513 | Fluid dispensers A fluid dispense system having a computer control system that operatively controls a stepper motor driving a nutating pump. The stepper motor actuates the nutating pump piston through partial revolutions. The computer control system determines the number ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6273298 | Apparatus for dispensing viscous fluids from flexible packages and holder for such packages An apparatus for dispensing viscous fluids includes a turntable rotatable around an axis of rotation. A plurality of pumps are attached to and distributed around the axis of the turntable. The pumps each have a connector for releasably connecting a fluid ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6158997 | Gear pump A gear pump comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet. A first and second gear each have gear teeth which are in engagement with each other. The first gear is a rotor gear which is journaled within the housing and is drivable. It includes means fo... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6003731 | Dispensing apparatus for viscous fluids contained in flexible packages An apparatus for dispensing viscous fluids includes a turntable that is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The apparatus is connected to a plurality of containers that contain fluid to be dispensed. The containers are mounted to the turntable in a space... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5992691 | Dispensing apparatus for fluid contained in flexible packages A dispensing system for dispensing viscous fluids from flexible packages is provided. The flexible package is connected to a pump by way of a conduit. A buffer system may be provided which results in an emptying of the flexible package of fluid first prio... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5897204 | Anti-jamming clutch mechanism for a clamping apparatus A clamping mechanism is provided for mixing apparatuses and other apparatuses that utilize clamping mechanisms. The clamping mechanism incorporates a clutch mechanism which prevents overtightening of the clamp mechanism in the closed or clamping direction... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5711458 | Paint dispensing apparatus Dispensing apparatus includes canisters mounted on a turntable, the canisters including dispense pumps and valves. Actuators for operating the dispense pumps and valves are located on a service door mounted alongside the turntable. The dispense apparatus ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5711601 | Mixing apparatus for pulverulent materials Mixing apparatus develops a clamping pressure on a container to be mixed by bringing a pair of pressure plates together through the application of driving force developed by cranking a crank arm. A pawl and rachet arrangement prevents rotation of the cran... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5697527 | Dispensing Apparatus A machine for dispensing a plurality of ingredients includes stepped arrays of canisters providing a source of materials. The bottom ends of the canisters are generally coplanar, and are positioned immediately above a low profile drive train mounted on a ... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5647411 | Metering method and device A method and apparatus for metering highly viscous, paste-like material, in particular printing ink, e.g. offset printing ink, from a metering valve. The metering valve in dependence upon the determined quantity of material delivered into a container is c... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5632314 | Automated dispensing apparatus A dispenser for flowable materials includes a plurality of dispense valves arranged in two concentric circles. An actuator arm mounted for rotation about the center of the circles glides over the tops of the valves. A pair of channel-like passageways are ... | 05/27/1997 |
